Reports say that Americans plan to spend $6.9 billion on St. Patrick's Day this year. It's an increase of about 17% from $5.9 billion last year, and also the most in any year on record.

Hugh and Christine Gallagher, king and queen of the Allentown St. Patrick’s Day Parade, wave to the crowd Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Allentown. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call) Various ...